GermanyOn September 26, 2022, explosions damaged three of four strands of the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 at a depth of 80 meters in the Baltic Sea. The attack quickly drew suspicion toward Kyiv, which was then engaged in a seven-month conflict with Russia. Germany’s federal prosecutors are investigating a group of Ukrainians allegedly responsible for the attack using a sailboat named Andromeda, with their suspected leader, Serhij K., arrested in Italy in 2025. His Ukrainian lawyer, Ilja Nowikov, argues that if the attack occurred as described by the prosecutors, it would constitute legitimate military self-defense rather than a criminal act, as the pipelines were directly involved in Russia’s war effort. However, some evidence points to Russia, including photos of Russian warships with mini-submarines at the explosion site and indications that the Andromeda’s crew made avoidable mistakes, suggesting the attack might have been staged under false flag. Despite these doubts, the defense claims the group would have acted lawfully if the attack occurred as alleged.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the prosecution's claim that the attack was carried out by Ukrainian agents and the defense's argument that it was a legitimate act of self-defense. It also mentions doubts raised by experts and intelligence insiders pointing to possible Russian involvement. The article is
